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AEDS - Fund Development Project (LitMN)
 
 
 
African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008. Our mission is to build economic, community, and social wealth in African immigrant communities in the United States by providing culturally grounded support and services to businesses, leaders and collaborations. We advance economic mobility through entrepreneurship support, financial and digital literacy, homeownership education and community-centered initiatives such as Little Africa Plaza. To sustain and expand our impact, we are strengthening our fund development and organizational capacity. This AmeriCorps VISTA Literacy Leadership project focuses on building long-term fundraising systems by improving grant research and tracking processes, strengthening relationships with funders and partners, integrating digital tools, and supporting data-driven evaluation and storytelling. Through this capacity-building work, the AmeriCorps VISTA Literacy Leader helps ensure we can secure the resources needed to grow programs and deepen community impact. Serving with AEDS offers meaningful experience in nonprofit fund development, partnership building, and performance measurement within a mission-driven, culturally rich environment. AmeriCorps VISTA members gain transferable skills that support future careers in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and community development while contributing to sustainable, community-led change.
 
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Member Duties : Develop and implement an action plan to create a fundraising database; Research and design a fund development system that will be rolled out to AEDS staff; Compile a platform of technology tools and resources that will aid with fund tracking, grant writing and fund utilization; Design and develop new program standards, forms and other materials to enhance correspondence and record-keeping; and Evaluate and enhance the existing fund tracking system to improve its functionality. The member will gain hands-on professional development experience; build strong critical analysis, organizational capacity-building, and fund development skills; and receive mentorship in nonprofit leadership. *Position is part of the Literacy Leadership AmeriCorps VISTA program of Literacy Minnesota (LitMN). We foster an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Alternate start dates available. More info: https://literacymn.org/americorps
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  One-time housing support funds ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Technology ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Entrepreneur/Business . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
AEDS - Fund Development Project (LitMN)
Program Start/End Date
04/06/2026  -   04/05/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
English
Amharic, Afaan Oromo, Others
Accepting Applications
From  01/20/2026  To  03/13/2026 
Contact Dr. Hussien Kedir
678 Snelling Ave N
Saint Paul   MN   55104
651-646-9411
hkelil@aeds-mn.org
www.aeds-mn.org
Listing ID 128383

       

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